brushing
/ˈbrʌʃɪŋ/
noun
- The act of cleaning or grooming something with a brush.
- She gave her hair a quick brushing before leaving the house.
- Regular brushing of your teeth prevents cavities.
- A good brushing keeps your dog's coat shiny and healthy.
- A light, quick touch or contact while passing by.
- I felt a brushing against my leg and looked down to see a cat.
- A gentle brushing of his hand on hers made her smile.
- The brushing of leaves against the window sounded like rain.
adjective
- Used for or relating to the act of brushing.
- He followed a brushing routine every morning.
- The brushing technique for oil paint requires a soft touch.
- She bought a new brushing tool for her horse.
verb
- Present participle of brush: to clean, smooth, or apply with a brush.
- They are brushing the dust off the old books.
- He was brushing paint onto the fence carefully.
- She is brushing her teeth before bed.
- To lightly touch something in passing.
- The cat is brushing against my ankles.
- Her sleeve was brushing the wet paint on the wall.
- Leaves were brushing the car as we drove through the narrow lane.